WVUE-TV (New Orleans, LA)

WVUE-DT, also known as channel 8, is a TV station based in New Orleans, Louisiana, and is part of the Fox network. The station is owned by Gray Television and has its main studios on Norman C. Francis Parkway in the Gert Town area of the city. Additionally, there is a secondary studio located in the Benson Tower in downtown New Orleans. The transmitter for WVUE-DT is situated on Magistrate Street in Chalmette, Louisiana.

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#47976

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#10051

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#538

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Archdiocese of N.O. bankruptcy case nears trial, but vote could decide fate

1 day ago | fox8live.com | Thanh Truong

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - After more than five years and tens of millions of dollars in attorney fees, the Archdiocese of New Orleans’ bankruptcy case is moving toward trial. Federal Judge Meredith Grabill, who is presiding over the case, has set a trial start date of Nov. 12. For some survivors of alleged clergy sex abuse who have sued the archdiocese and are seeking a settlement through the bankruptcy proceedings, the process has taken too long. “It’s just dragging on to me.
60 ‘critically missing’ children rescued, 8 arrested

1 day ago | fox8live.com | Amanda Alvarado

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Political clashes continue at flood protection agency as two more members depart

2 days ago | fox8live.com | Thanh Truong

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - As southeast Louisiana moves deeper into hurricane season, political tension is raising concerns about flood protection readiness. The organization responsible for operating crucial floodgates on the east bank of the Mississippi River is seeing a shake-up in leadership that some say could impact storm response. The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority East (SLFPA-E) operates and maintains critical hurricane defenses.
Man accused of attacking ice cream truck driver who he thought was ‘acting suspiciously’ around kids

2 days ago | fox8live.com | Rusty Surette |Emily Van de Riet

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Hot day with lower rain chances, stormy pattern returns late week

2 days ago | fox8live.com | Hannah Gard

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Highs on Wednesday climb to the mid-90s. Feels-like temperatures will be around 108 with a Heat Advisory in effect. Make sure you take breaks from the heat and stay hydrated. A few showers and downpours are possible in the afternoon, but coverage will only be around 20 percent of the area. Storm chances increase later in the week. Some strong storms are possible on Thursday afternoon after showers in the morning. Lightning, heavy rain, and gusty winds are the main threats.
Gov. Landry sues CVS, warns special session over ‘medical middlemen’ is possible

3 days ago | fox8live.com | Thanh Truong

BATON ROUGE, La. (WVUE) - Governor Jeff Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill are suing pharmacy giant CVS and its subsidiaries, accusing the company of deceptive business practices tied to its pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), CVS Caremark. The lawsuits come just weeks after Landry publicly criticized CVS for sending mass text messages to customers—including Louisiana’s First Lady—ahead of a crucial vote in the legislature.
Storms around this afternoon, drier forecast midweek

3 days ago | fox8live.com | Hannah Gard

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Afternoon storms are likely for your Tuesday. Showers and storms climb north from the coast through the afternoon. The highest rain coverage will be on the South Shore, with farther inland areas seeing only a few showers. Tropical downpours and frequent lightning are the main risks. Temperatures get to the low 90s, and drier areas will feel hot as the heat index climbs into the triple digits. It dries up in the evening, and we see a drier forecast for Wednesday.
Gas line strikes due to telecommunications construction on the rise

3 days ago | fox8live.com | Kristin Crowley |Jason Crow

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A better storm chance today

3 days ago | fox8live.com | Zack Fradella

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Storms in the morning usually is a sign better rain chances are ahead. That’s what we’re watching for on your Tuesday as rain coverage jumps a bit higher. There should be a lull in activity for a few hours before lunch ahead of our typical afternoon storms. The coverage of rain today will be around 60% as highs top out in the low 90s. The higher rain chance today goes back down the scale on Wednesday. In fact, most of us probably stay dry and hot for the midweek forecast.
Low-pressure system in Atlantic given medium chance of tropical development

4 days ago | fox8live.com | Hannah Gard

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - An area of low pressure in the Atlantic has a medium chance for tropical development over the next 48 hours. The chances have decreased from the National Hurricane Center as the system has yet to come together on Monday. The area was outlined with a high chance for development in the morning hours. On Monday afternoon, the low-pressure system’s center was exposed on the low levels, indicating strong wind shear and limiting development.